2026 NPPES data Urology Physician NPI 1689605404 MD
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BASHIR AZHER, MD

Urology Physician in BULLHEAD CITY, Arizona. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 436 beneficiaries · Urology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
30/100
▼ 53 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$29.14
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

BASHIR AZHER, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 30/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,422 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

30/100
MIPS score · -53 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BASHIR AZHER, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

30 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BASHIR AZHER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about BASHIR AZHER, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/06/2006

NPI 1689605404

Primary specialty

Urology Physician

Mid-sized

13,350 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,422 11% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,280

MIPS final score

30/100 53.099999999999994% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Urology Physician compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Urology Physician share within Arizona

1. Urology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Urology Physician share within Arizona

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BASHIR AZHER, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Urology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
30/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 30/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%30%
MIPS final score (Urology Physician) — 30/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

BASHIR AZHER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Urology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1467 PALMA RD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ, 86442, with a listed phone of (928) 763-5110. NPI 1689605404 was issued on 07/06/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AZHER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,422 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 436 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $104K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 30/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Urology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,350 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,280 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1467 PALMA RD
BULLHEAD CITY, AZ 86442

Provider Details

NPI 1689605404
Specialty Urology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/06/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

30
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
100
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BASHIR AZHER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$29

Largest payer

Teleflex LLC

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BASHIR AZHER, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,422 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

1,422
Total Claims
$104K
Total Drug Cost
436
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,920
Total Day Supply
74,551
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$83K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Opioid Claims
56 (3.9% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
480

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.44
Gender Split
15% female / 85% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 196, 75-84: 163, 85+: 54

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What BASHIR AZHER, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Tamsulosin Hcl
337
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
332
Finasteride
326
Bicalutamide
86
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
69
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
55
Levofloxacin
50
Sildenafil Citrate
20
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
16
Elmiron
Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Urology Physician Overview

How BASHIR AZHER, MD fits within the Urology Physician landscape nationally.

13,350
Urology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Urology Physician
1,280
Avg Claims per Provider

BASHIR AZHER, MD's 1,422 claims are above the specialty average of 1,280.

Nearby Urology Physician Providers in Arizona

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AZHER.

Compare Urology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BASHIR AZHER, MD's specialty?
BASHIR AZHER, MD specializes in Urology Physician and practices in BULLHEAD CITY, Arizona. Credentials: MD.
How much does BASHIR AZHER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BASHIR AZHER, MD wrote 1,422 Medicare Part D claims totaling $104K in drug costs for 436 beneficiaries.
What is BASHIR AZHER, MD's Medicare quality score?
BASHIR AZHER, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 30/100 (Quality: 0, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BASHIR AZHER, MD located?
BASHIR AZHER, MD is located at 1467 PALMA RD, BULLHEAD CITY, AZ, 86442. Phone: (928) 763-5110.
What is BASHIR AZHER, MD's NPI number?
BASHIR AZHER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689605404, issued on 07/06/2006.
Does BASHIR AZHER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BASHIR AZHER, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $83K in brand drug costs.
Does BASHIR AZHER, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, BASHIR AZHER, MD had 56 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 3.9%.
How many Urology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 13,350 Urology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Urology Physician provider writes 1,280 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BASHIR AZHER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BASHIR AZHER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Tamsulosin Hcl, Ciprofloxacin Hcl, Finasteride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BASHIR AZHER, MD accept Medicare?
BASHIR AZHER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,422 Part D claims and 436 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BASHIR AZHER, MD's credentials?
BASHIR AZHER, MD's NPI is 1689605404 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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